Property Description
HISTORIC CHTEAU ESTATE OF NEARLY 8 HECTARES TURNKEY BUSINESS EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY
Ideally located south of NANTES, close to CLISSON (6 7 km) and MONTAIGU (8 km), in peaceful, unspoilt countryside, just a few minutes from shops, schools, local amenities and an SNCF railway station. A remarkable château of medieval origin, set amidst beautiful greenery, offering charm, authenticity and tranquillity.
An estate offering three distinct opportunities, which may be pursued individually or combined:
TURNKEY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: An established and operational tourism and events business, including the business goodwill, guest accommodation, reception facilities, professional furnishings and equipment, website, online booking platforms, customer database and booking records, subject to the terms of transfer agreed upon completion of the sale. Excellent reputation and established clientele.
PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE ESTATE: A charming property, ideal as a spacious family residence or second home, with independent accommodation, heated swimming pool and parkland.
EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY: Stables with six loose boxes and approximately 5.8 hectares of beautiful hedged pastureland.
THE CHTEAU: Built and altered over the centuries (11th, 15th and 19th centuries), the château offers approximately 450 sq m of habitable living space (nearly 500 sq m measured in accordance with the French Carrez Law), arranged over four levels. It comprises 8 to 9 bedrooms (with the possibility of 10), including several suites with private bathrooms or shower rooms. Remarkable fireplaces, wood panelling, historic ceilings, large double-glazed windows and beautiful views over the grounds, lake and dovecote.
Basement: cellar and utility rooms. Ground floor: two entrance halls, drawing room with coffered ceiling and fireplace, large dining room with original cooking hearth and fireplace, two kitchens, pantry/utility room and WC facilities. Intermediate floor: two bedrooms with private bathrooms or shower rooms and WCs. First floor: three en-suite bedrooms, dressing room, study or additional bedroom, laundry room. Second floor: three bedrooms, shower room with WC, games room/storage room and attic spaces providing access to the magnificent roof timbers.
OUTBUILDINGS AND FACILITIES:
Two independent residential properties of 65 and 36 sq m, ideal as holiday cottages or accommodation for family and friends;
Fully fitted and equipped reception area, with an open or enclosed marquee approved for seated banquets of up to 120 guests;
Heated and secured swimming pool (9 × 4 m) with plant room;
Parkland with outdoor sound system, lake and former moat, historic dovecote;
Stables extending to 110 sq m with six equipped loose boxes, additional building for garaging or storage, and quality pastureland.
The entire estate, in very good overall condition, extends over approximately 7.84 hectares and offers a peaceful haven close to the amenities of CLISSON and MONTAIGU. A school bus stop is located directly outside the château. NANTES, with its TGV high-speed railway station and international airport, is approximately 25 km away; the Atlantic coast can be reached in around one hour by car. The proximity of PUY DU FOU and Hellfest, the world's largest heavy metal festival, further enhances its tourist appeal.
FOR BUSINESS INVESTORS: Currently operated on a small scale by its owners, the established business enjoys an excellent reputation and offers considerable development potential, particularly thanks to the designation of approximately 1.4 hectares as zone Nt under the local urban development plan (PLU). Additional tourism and events facilities or buildings may be considered, subject to the provisions of the PLU and the necessary planning permissions. Further potential for equestrian or agritourism projects.
The business goodwill, furnishings and equipment used for the operation (excluding private areas) are included in the asking price. Taking over the business is n